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High-Fat Diet Helps Eliminate Deadly Parasite In Intestines: Study

Scientists found that a high-fat diet could be beneficial against intestinal worms.

Rise In Maternal Mortality Prompts Proposal For Frequent BP Monitoring During, After Pregnancy

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation amid growing concerns about the rise in hypertensive disorders among pregnant women.

Mysterious Meningitis Kills At Least 35 In Mexico Amid Outbreak

Northern Mexico state officials confirmed the latest fatality amid the outbreak this week.

Mad Cow Disease Found On Farm In Netherlands

“There is a chance that other cattle have also eaten this feed and become infected from it. In that case, measures must be taken to manage risks to food safety and public health,” Agriculture...

Birth Of 16-Pound Infant: Know What Factors Predispose Mothers To Having Giant Babies

For context, the normal weight of newborn babies is typically 7lb 6oz for boys and 7lb 2oz for girls.

Fallout From COVID: American Heart Association Reports Largest Increase In Cardiovascular-Related Deaths

The report titled “Heart disease and stroke statistics—2023 update: A report from the American Heart Association” also found that the largest increase in deaths was seen among Asian, Black, and...

Ants Can Detect Cancer Tumors In Urine, Scientists Find

It took just three rounds of training, around 10 minutes total, to teach the ants smell association, the study said.

HIV Vaccine In Late Stage Trial Fails, Extending Wait For Effective Jab

The trial’s failure is a “stark reminder of just how elusive an HIV vaccine really is and why this kind of research continues to be important,” Jennifer Kates, director of global health and HIV...

US Life Expectancy Hits Two-Decade Low: Covid, Drug Overdoses To Blame

The average life span of Americans in 2021 was 76 years and four months, the lowest since 1996. The average fell by one year and eight months in 2020.

Avian Flu Outbreak Kills 50.54 Million Birds In US

An avian flu outbreak has set a record after killing more birds in the country than past flare-ups.

Pregnancy Brain Is Real, Confirms Study

The researchers found a strong association between increased levels of pregnancy hormones and changes to the neural architecture in specific areas of the brain.